Crockpot Chicken Pesto Pasta
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 to 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 16 ounces short pasta uncooked
- 7 ounce pesto sauce 1 jar or your favorite homemade recipe
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded off the block
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper then place them into a 7-quart slow cooker.1 to 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pour the water and chicken broth around the chicken, cover, and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. After that time, remove the chicken and either shred it or cut it into cubes.2 cups water, 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Return the chicken to the slow cooker along with the pasta noodles. Press the noodles down to ensure they are submerged in the liquid.16 ounces short pasta
- Adjust the setting to low heat, return the lid to the crockpot, and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes depending on how firm you want the noodles cooked. Stir occasionally to make sure the noodles are evenly cooked.
- Begin checking for noodle doneness around 10 to 12 minutes. When they’re al dente (still have some firmness) add the pesto sauce and stir to combine.7 ounce pesto sauce
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, and close the lid of the slow cooker. Allow the cheese to melt, about 10 more minutes. This is usually just enough time to finish cooking the noodles, too.2 cups mozzarella cheese
- Serve warm with parmesan cheese, pine nuts and fresh basil!
- See post for tips, FAQs, and storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 cups. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Crockpot Chicken Pesto Pasta
Serving Size
2 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
663
% Daily Value*
Fat
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
40
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
105
mg
35
%
Sodium
901
mg
38
%
Potassium
685
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
61
g
20
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
45
g
90
%
Vitamin A
954
IU
19
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
269
mg
27
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
